Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) vs Vivo NEX S (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Vivo NEX S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 10:04 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Vivo NEX S X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Vivo NEX S (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	vs	13 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+401 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2316 pixels21% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+6.59"20% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

26 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 8.1 Oreo

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	NEX S (128GB)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Vivo
Release date	9/1/2017	6/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2316 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Vivo NEX S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	feature not registered